These are the top stories for May 4th
Headlines
Tehran submitted a formal 14-point proposal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump publicly signaled deep skepticism, warning the US would resume military strikes if Iran “misbehaves.” Source
Following a very public diplomatic falling-out with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany — a dramatic downgrade of the US military footprint in a key NATO ally. Source
A federal appeals court issued a ruling temporarily blocking the rule that allowed the abortion pill to be distributed by mail, in one of the most significant restrictions on abortion access since Roe was overturned. The decision is expected to face further appeals and could head back to the Supreme Court. Read More
Politics
Illinois J.B. Pritzker is under fire after an illegal alien convicted of child sex abuse charges was let out of prison. See Details
Polls show voters are growing more skeptical about cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence ahead of the midterm election. Find out More
U.S. News
Police said an illegal alien confessed to murdering a neighbor as she took out the trash at her Long Island home. Prior to this murder, police allege the illegal alien also killed his roommate. Source
President Trump hints at ‘very interesting’ revelations to come in the forthcoming Pentagon release of the UFO files. See Details
A Boston man became the first ever human to successfully receive a kidney transplant from a pig. Source
Two U.S. service members went missing after training exercises in Morocco. Read More
Business
Global crude prices remained at their highest levels in four years Sunday morning as the US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues and Iran’s Kharg Island export terminal approaches capacity. Source
AWS revenue surged 28% YoY to $37.6B, beating estimates, as AI-driven cloud demand accelerated. Amazon was the best-performing stock in the Magnificent Seven for April. Source
Warren Buffett expresses skepticism about the investing environment even as stocks surge. Read More
World News
The United Kingdom reported that a bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by multiple small craft. Read More
A Mexican governor accused by the U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily stepped down from his post. See Details
Entertainment
Pop star Shakira drew a crowd of 2 million for a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Read More
Streaming giant Amazon is reportedly considering rebooting Donald Trump’s show, The Apprentice, with Donald Trump Jr. as host, a role his father made famous. Source
Sports
Golden Tempo staged an improbable comeback by winning the Kentucky Derby after entering the race’s final leg in last place. Source
The Philadelphia 76ers completed a comeback from down 3 Games to 1 to upset the Boston Celtics in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs by defeating Boston 109-100. Find out More
Off the Wall
A Japanese gamer played Super Mario continuously for 60 hours straight, shattering the previous record. Source
